[GUIDE] ALC889a (with analog 5.1 surround) - Page 2

Snow · #11 08-27-2009, 07:19 PM

Ah thx bro, I'm affraid I'l lhave to look into dsdt patching since Pista (the guy who made SLeepenabler) compiled it for me.

Thx a lot for the files and info! I'll check the guide now

mangohead · #12 08-27-2009, 08:24 PM

I've fixed the audio on my P35-DS3L (2.0)

I used the drivers here (find the proper one for your ID)

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/ind...owtopic=140941

Also stumbled across this, but never bothered to try it:

http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/ind...0#entry1237530

Snow · #13 08-27-2009, 08:29 PM

Alright, thx m8, will try this tomorrow.

I'll post back with update. The only issue for me is the dsdt because iasl cannot seem to compile it properly (doesnt even output aml file)

I'll get to it tomorrow lads, thx again!

wwbsox · #14 08-27-2009, 09:46 PM

@snow... What errors are you getting from iaslme? If they are WAK, Local0, or DTGP errors, they can be fixed by adding those methods to your dsdt somewhere. It was easier for me to use ACPI patcher in windows and just check those options when I patched my dsdt.

Anyways, I am going to try different pin configurations in my dsdt this weekend to see if 5.1 using dsdt is possible.

mormegil · #15 08-27-2009, 11:04 PM

I was having problems getting it to work at first while inserting my pinconfig to dsdt. After reading the guide, I've learnt that it's not really necessary. Pinconfig from plist will override them anyway. Here's the HDEF code in dsdt.dsl

Code:

Device (HDEF)
            {
                Name (_ADR, 0x001B0000)
                Method (_DSM, 4, NotSerialized)
                {
                    Store (Package (0x04)
                        {
                            "layout-id", 
                            Buffer (0x04)
                            {
                                0x0C, 0x00, 0x00, 0x00
                            }, 

                            "PinConfigurations", 
                            Buffer (Zero) {}

                        }, Local0)
                    DTGP (Arg0, Arg1, Arg2, Arg3, RefOf (Local0))
                    Return (Local0)
                }
            }

Snow · #16 08-28-2009, 07:58 AM

Always errors out on this when I try to compile

Code:

/Users/Snow/Desktop/dsdt/dsdt.dsl  5021:                     DTGP (Arg0, Arg1, Arg2, Arg3, RefOf (Local0))
Error    4063 -                           Object does not exist ^  (DTGP)

Any ideas?

Snow · #17 08-28-2009, 09:04 AM

Ok I added the DTGP part to dsdt and it compiled properly.

Rebooted, had a few panics and non boots but after repairing permissions & mkext I booted into x64.
Now, I have the 3 line-outs, made a device for the outputs but I get no sound whatsoever.

Could you please check and recompile my dsdt.aml for me?

Thx in advance

Update: Hmm no, I can achieve a thing or two on osx86 but this stuff is beyond me. It'll never happen if I'm doing the coding lol so hopefully someone can compile a proper dsdt or AppleHDA for me.
I have added the dumps for ALC889a (downloaded from somewhere so not built on my system) just in case its needed.

mormegil · #18 08-28-2009, 10:11 AM

What do you see in your System Profiler and SysPref/Sound? Can you get sound out of the individual outputs before doing the aggregate device?

Snow · #19 08-28-2009, 10:15 AM

Christ sake, I just tried again and thought I heard some noise in the background, turned volume up a bit (My presonus FW interface seems to output louder) and now I do get sound. Thats a proper noob act man.

Alright so stereo seems to be working, I'll get back to ya with update on 5.1 sound.

Snow · #20 08-28-2009, 10:23 AM

Alright 5.1 works, thx a lot for files n guidance bro!!!

This seems to be the proper setting for streams in my case. I bet with a slight change in pinconfiguration the default setting would already work but this configuration actually makes more sense.